Atlantic County Health Data
Atlantic County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
230
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
49.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.6 per 100K
Dentists
6.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.1
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Atlantic County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Atlantic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 17.1% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Atlantic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Atlantic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 75.9% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Atlantic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Atlantic County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Atlantic County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Atlantic County, New Jersey.
Residents of Atlantic County have a life expectancy of 75.7 years, which is shorter than the New Jersey state middle of 78.5 years and the national typical value of 77 years. This gap in life expectancy represents the county's most distinctive health data point. Other statistics show that the uninsured rate is 8.7%, which is higher than the state rate of 7.5% but lower than the 10% national figure. Access to clinical care includes 72 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly more than the national median of 70. Additionally, there are 230 mental health providers per 100,000 people, compared to a national median of 250. Data from the CDC also indicates that 16.5% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is similar to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Atlantic County, New Jersey
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Hospitals near you
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.